web-search

Search the web via SearXNG and convert result pages to Markdown.

816|77|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rcarmo/piclaw --skill web-search-rcarmo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-search
Source: https://github.com/rcarmo/piclaw/tree/main/skel/.pi/skills/web-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rcarmo/piclaw --skill web-search-rcarmo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates web searches and can optionally fetch and convert the content of search result pages into Markdown format, streamlining information gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform targeted searches using the SearXNG engine.
  • Content Fetching: Retrieve the HTML content of top search results.
  • Markdown Conversion: Convert fetched HTML content into a readable Markdown format.
  • Use Case: Quickly research a topic, get summaries of the top 2 results, and have them ready in Markdown for your notes.

Quick Start

Search the web for 'latest AI advancements' and fetch the top 2 results as Markdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert web search results to Markdown?

You can convert web search results to Markdown by using this Skill to fetch HTML content and process it with the turndown library. It converts search result pages into readable Markdown format for your notes.

What is the best way to automate web search and content summarization?

The best way to automate web search and content summarization is to use SearXNG to retrieve targeted results and convert the fetched HTML pages into Markdown. This streamlines information gathering into a digestible format.

Do I need to install dependencies to use SearXNG for web scraping?

Yes, you need to install specific dependencies to perform web scraping and conversion. The Skill requires the turndown and linkedom libraries for HTML to Markdown conversion, and fetch for executing network requests.

Can I fetch and convert multiple search result pages at once?

Yes, you can fetch and convert multiple search result pages at once by specifying the number of top results. The Skill retrieves HTML for these pages and converts them all into Markdown format for summarization.

Does web scraping with SearXNG work without setting up a separate parsing engine?

Web scraping with SearXNG works without a separate parsing engine because the Skill handles HTML parsing internally using the linkedom library. It directly processes fetched HTML and converts it to Markdown using turndown.